Sunday, 5 July 2015

Pumpkin Kaya

Many years ago, I'd tried making the traditional pandan coconut jam or kaya ... Wa ! The making process was too tedious for me ... hee ... hee.  Since then, I didn’t attempt anymore homemade kaya.

But I love pumpkin and I saw many blogger pals shared the fragrant silky smooth Pumpkin Kaya ... pretty easy to attempt ^-^! Linking a few here and thanks to their sharing :
Joceline
LY's Kitchen Ventures
Eileen
Sunflower Grace


Recipe reference from the links above.
Pumpkin Kaya
Ingredients :
200g Pumpkin Puree
100g Coconut Milk
60g *Gula Melaka/Palm Sugar
2 pieces Pandan Leaves (tied knots)

Method :
1) To make pumpkin puree, peeled and deseeded, cut roughly in small pieces and steam the pumpkin till softened. Drain any water and mash the pumpkin with a fork while still hot. Blend the puree with blender for a smoother texture.

2) Chop the palm sugar into smaller pieces. Cook with coconut milk in a small pot with low flame until sugar dissolved, sieve the mixture into a bowl.


3) Combine all the ingredients to a heatproof bowl. Half-fill a cooking pot with water and bring to a simmer. Set the heatproof bowl in the mouth of the pot and cook with low flame. Stir the mixture occasionally.  Cook for about 15 minutes or until the mixture thickened.


4) Discard the pandan leaves and pour the pumpkin kaya into a container or jar. Cover the container once it's completely cooled.

My notes:
*can use granulated sugar or rock sugar and adjust the sweetness to your preference.

 as there are no preservatives added, advisable to keep in refrigerator and to consume all within 3 days.



Finally ! I've made a small jar to enjoy this wonderful homemade spread cos I've yet to find any commercial pumpkin kaya available from the bakeries or supermarkets.
Enjoy our brekkie :D



Linking this post to the Best Recipes for Everyone
 July 2015 Event : I have a date with "Pumpkin"
organized by Fion of XuanHom's Mom and co-hosted by Rachel

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21 comments:

  1. Nancy Chan5 July 2015 at 18:51

    Hmmm I think I will love this pumpkin kaya. I love pumpkin cooked in any form. Happy Sunday and thanks for sharing the recipe!

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory5 July 2015 at 19:37

      You're welcome, Nancy. You too have a good weekend!

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  2. ann low5 July 2015 at 23:06

    Karen, This pumpkin kaya texture looks very smooth and yummy. Wish I can try some for my breakfast :)

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:40

      Hi Ann, thanks, yes it tasted good. Will make somemore.

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  3. rachel5 July 2015 at 23:19

    Yummy~Yummy~
    I like pumpkin kaya too.
    Thanks for ur link to BREE :)

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  4. Unknown6 July 2015 at 12:48

    We seldom eat bread with spreads for breakfast these days... maybe I should pop over to your house to kope some ;)

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:42

      Hee hee... come come !

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    2. Unknown8 July 2015 at 21:09

      Okay I come now! But before I go over, I want to let you know that I've nominated you a Versatile Blogger Award. No obligation to participate, just want to send you some love! :)
      Where's my kaya~~~~? :p
      http://www.foodiebaker.com/mini-marble-cakes/

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  5. Fion6 July 2015 at 13:08

    Ya,me too,the traditional one really makes me pengsan too..hahaha

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:43

      Hee .. hee.. hot weather I cannot tahan too long in the kitchen. ..

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  6. Zoe6 July 2015 at 14:07

    Hi Karen,

    Glad that you have discovered the beauty of homemade pumpkin kaya... Yours look very creamy and nice too!

    Zoe

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:43

      Hi Zoe,
      Thanks. Love this homemade Pumpkin Kaya!

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  7. Cheri Savory Spoon7 July 2015 at 03:14

    Hi Karen, I love pumpkin, this is such an interesting jam. Will try this recipe!!!

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:45

      Do give it a try Cheri. I'm sure you'll like it.

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  8. LY's Kitchen Ventures7 July 2015 at 11:29

    Love your creamy pumpkin kaya!

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:39

      Thanks for the compliment and your sharing too.

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  9. Kimmy7 July 2015 at 13:24

    Hi Karen, I wanted to make this kaya with a recipe I saw in the newspaper but never get down to do it. Thanks for sharing this. It looks so creamy and nice.

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory7 July 2015 at 20:48

      Hi Kimmy,
      You're welcome. It's pretty fast & easy to make since I can't tahan 'oven-like' kitchen ... gosh the weather is so hot !

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  10. PH8 July 2015 at 13:51

    Hi Karen! So you have tried pumpkin kaya and confirmed that it is good. Yes, this one I must also try. Don't want to miss out on such a special kaya!

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    1. Karen Luvswesavory8 July 2015 at 21:12

      Hi Phong Hong,
      ha.. yes, finally I've tried it. Full of natural pumpkin goodness :D

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